Best protection for chrome

**bullitt1939** · 05-21-2016, 06:32 AM

I live in north Louisiana and it is very humid here. I am looking for the best way to protect and preserve chrome. I have heard putting wax on top once it is polished helps, but I have not tired this.

**Bunky** · 05-21-2016, 06:53 AM

I often use just a spray wax on chrome like on chrome wheels after a wash. It seems to last more than one would think and makes cleaning them easier.

**GSKR** · 05-21-2016, 10:03 AM

Collinite products work good.The key is to keep on top of it being in humid environment.

**bullitt1939** · 05-21-2016, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bunky

I often use just a spray wax on chrome like on chrome wheels after a wash. It seems to last more than one would think and makes cleaning them easier.

It is mainly for our show cars we have a lot of chrome under the hood.

**bullitt1939** · 05-21-2016, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by GSKR

Collinite products work good.The key is to keep on top of it being in humid environment.

What products have you tried and does this polish and protect?

**GSKR** · 05-22-2016, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by bullitt1939

What products have you tried and does this polish and protect?

Deosnt polish but protects pretty good.you probably can just get by with a cleaner wax or check out mothers they have that sector covered.If the chrome is like new I would just apply collinite.I use oooo fine steel wool with glass cleaner to get the humidity crud or grime off then apply collinite .

**GSKR** · 05-22-2016, 06:49 AM

Come to think I have optimium chrome metal polish in my work truck,very mild cleaning agents and protects.I don't use often because of the settling on the bottom,I can shake it 30 times but don't have the patience.works pretty good just leave it upside down like a ketchup bottle.

**bullitt1939** · 05-22-2016, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by GSKR

Deosnt polish but protects pretty good.you probably can just get by with a cleaner wax or check out mothers they have that sector covered.If the chrome is like new I would just apply collinite.I use oooo fine steel wool with glass cleaner to get the humidity crud or grime off then apply collinite .

I was doing some reading on Collinite Metal Wax and it is a cleaner and protectant all in one. I have never tried this product, but we have about 20 cars so may give this a try. I am also a fan of Poorboy products, but I haven't tried the chrome polish nor do I think it offers any type of protection other than polishing.

**GSKR** · 05-22-2016, 07:09 AM

Man I forgot that collinite has that product there you go.

**GSKR** · 05-22-2016, 07:21 AM

I have a client who has 30 classic cars stored in a hangar at a private airport.These are top notch restorations .so every 2 or 3 months I go there and clean that humidity grime off of ever car and the inside has ac and still gets on the cars.The best thing that works is plain water,it cuts the grime on everything.spraywax just moves it around causing a oily film.on te bumpers I use glass cleaner on all the chrome hubcaps mirrors and that anaodized aluminum.its a pita and dread going there.and the cars are all covered .